See the 2026 AP Exam schedule: Week 1 (May 4-8), Week 2 (May 11-15), late testing windows, start times for morning and afternoon exams, and simple planning tips.
Quick answer: When are AP exams in 2026?
Week 1: May 4-8, 2026
Week 2: May 11–15, 2026
Late testing: After Week 2 (makeups for approved conflicts)
Most schools start morning exams between 8–9 a.m. local time and afternoon exams between 12–1 p.m. local time. Always follow your coordinator’s instructions for your building and time zone.
How to read this schedule (and plan fast)
AP exams run in two daily sessions. Your school will publish the exact subject-by-day list once College Board finalizes placements. Use the week ranges below to block rooms, rides, meals, and recovery time now-then drop in official subjects when posted.
Morning session: arrive 30–45 minutes early; check room and materials.
Afternoon session: pack a snack and water; expect a later release time.
Accommodations: confirm extra time, breaks, separate setting, or assistive tech with your SSD coordinator well before May.
Week 1 planning grid (May 4–8)
(Data per AP official Registration and Test-Day pages) (AP, Wikipedia)
Day
Language/
History
Reserved/
Makeups
Week 2 planning grid (May 11–15)
Day
Late testing: Who qualifies and what to expect
Late testing serves students with two AP exams at the same time, school or state test conflicts, religious observance, illness, or verified emergencies. Coordinators place students into the official late window; the exam uses a secure alternate form but the scoring scale is the same. Tell your coordinator as soon as a conflict appears.
Portfolios and submissions you cannot miss
Several AP courses submit work before May:
AP Seminar & AP Research: performance tasks due in late April.
AP Computer Science Principles: Create task due in late April.
AP Art and Design (2-D, 3-D, Drawing): digital portfolio due in early May.
Submit early to avoid upload issues, and confirm that your teacher has sent your work.
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